The Northwest Christian Crusaders routed the host Chino Valley Cougars basketball team by a final score of 64-40 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Crusaders face the Fountain Hills Falcons (Fountain Hills, AZ) in a 3A North Central game, on Wednesday, February 7. Northwest Christian will attempt to move on its 14-4 season record. The Falcons enter the game with a 16-8 record after their 63-50 league loss to Scottsdale Christian Academy (Phoenix, AZ).

With the defeat, Chino Valley moves to 5-13 on the year. The Cougars travel to Camp Verde (Camp Verde, AZ) to face the Cowboys in a 3A North Central game on Wednesday, February 7. The Cowboys enter the game with a record of 16-11. Camp Verde won 76-37 in their recent league game against Wickenburg (Wickenburg, AZ)